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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 973.26 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 973.26 and 469.56 is: 647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 973.26 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/973.26 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 973.26 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 457,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,003.97/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.90

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